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All Things Fraud & Credit Risk

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Regulatory

Business Verification Services

Business verification services are tools or processes used to validate the legitimacy, ownership, and operational status of a business to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Social Engineering Fraud

CNAM

CNAM (Caller Name) is a telecommunication service that displays the name of a caller alongside their phone number to enhance caller identification and trust.

Account Security Fraud

Card Cracking

Card cracking is a fraud tactic where attackers test combinations of stolen card details, such as card numbers, expiration dates, and CVVs, to identify valid cards.

E-commerce Fraud

Casino Whoring

Casino whoring is a fraudulent practice where individuals exploit online casino bonuses and promotional offers to maximize payouts without genuine gameplay intentions.

Chargeback Rate

Chargeback rate refers to the percentage of total transactions that are disputed and reversed by customers through their bank, often due to fraud, dissatisfaction, or misunderstanding.

E-commerce Fraud

Chargeback Recovery

Chargeback recovery is the process of disputing and reversing chargebacks initiated by customers or fraudsters, allowing businesses to reclaim lost revenue.

Financial Fraud

Chip Dumping

Chip dumping is a fraudulent practice in gambling where one player intentionally loses to another to transfer funds, often for money laundering or other illicit purposes.

Cyber Security and Emerging Fraud

Compliance as a Service

Compliance as a Service (CaaS) refers to third-party solutions or platforms that help businesses meet regulatory, legal, and industry compliance requirements efficiently and effectively.

Account Security Fraud

Cookie Hash

A cookie hash is a cryptographic representation of data stored in a web browser’s cookies, used to securely identify and authenticate user sessions without exposing sensitive information.